Corn yield was forecast at 171.7 bushels an acre, up 12.9 bushels from 158.8 bushels an acre in 2013.

Spring wheat harvest lags in the six major states.

Markets rise on frost threat, then retreat.

The milling managers will visit country elevators, large shuttle loading terminals and laboratories.

Event is Oct. 20-22 at the Sheraton Seattle in Seattle, Washington, U.S.

The totals were boosted by Indonesia, Iraq and sub-Saharan Africa nation imports.

The anticipated decrease is due to 2.6 million fewer harvested acres and a yield decline.

Only 7% of the soybean crop was rated very poor to poor, compared to 10% a year ago.

Flour millers say supply of milling quality wheat cannot meet domestic demand.

The Delaware facility will include two automated greenhouses.